Messi was the sufferer of some tough play in Monday’s recreation and, halfway by the primary half, obtained remedy on his higher proper leg space. Messi completed the sport however he has already missed six video games this MLS season resulting from muscle accidents.

Scaloni, nevertheless, appeared to ease considerations over Messi’s health after the 1–0 victory.

He stated: “I did not discuss to him after the sport. He ended up taking part in, by.

“You noticed he had the 50-meter dash there with Angel (Di Maria) and Lautaro (Martinez), and it is the final picture I’ve (in my head). I can not say extra as a result of I have never seen him.”

Scaloni added that it was a “well-deserved victory” for Argentina, who’ve already secured development to the Copa America knockout stage as Group A winners with a recreation to spare.

He stated: “A well-deserved victory, I would say. The reality is the sport was not simple, and it was gained through the least anticipated second, I would say, as a result of the sport was ending.

“However, like all the time, the crew continued to create, continued to assault. In the previous few days, the 12 first gamers started to open up just a little extra. I feel the victory is deserved, as a result of Argentina did all it might, however they (Chile) had been a really powerful rival. Chile did an excellent job.

“Ricardo (Gareca) is doing an excellent job (with the crew) and, properly, it is like we all the time say – in the long run, there is no such thing as a simple recreation.”